What are the case outcomes for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County?

Based on 198 cases in Franklin County (2025 public records), 61.5% are dismissed, 43.3% result in a guilty plea, and 0.0% end in acquittal. The median case takes 2.6 months. Individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case.

What is the dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County?

The dismissal rate is 61.5%, based on 198 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (cases dropped by the prosecutor).

How long does a Larceny / Theft case take in Franklin County?

The median case takes 2.6 months. The fastest 25% resolve in 2.0 months, while the slowest 25% take 4.8 months or longer. Duration depends on factors specific to each case.

What is the conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County?

The conviction rate for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County is 43.3%, based on 198 cases from 2025 public court records. This includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial.

What does the data show about charge reductions for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County?

7.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Franklin County are amended to a lesser charge based on 2025 court records. The most common reduction is to Petit Larceny.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County?

Most Larceny / Theft cases in Franklin County are heard in General District Court (168 cases in 2025), where 61.5% are dismissed and the median case takes 2.4 months. 30 cases were heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court — where 30.0% are dismissed.

How does Franklin County compare to other courts for Larceny / Theft?

Franklin County has a 61.5% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft. Visit the Larceny / Theft overview page to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across all Virginia jurisdictions.

What does the sentencing data show for Larceny / Theft in Franklin County?

For those convicted of Larceny / Theft in Franklin County, the average sentence recorded is 1.2 years (including suspended time). Actual sentences depend on the specifics of each case. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your situation.

Larceny / Theft in Franklin County, VA

If you've been charged with larceny / theft in Franklin County — this page shows what typically happens. Most cases (168 of 198) were heard in General District Court, where 61.5% were dismissed or dropped and the median case took 2.4 months. 30 cases moved to Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from District Court.

61.5%

Dismissal Rate

▲ vs 53.7% statewide

43.3%

Conviction Rate

▼ vs 45.1% statewide

2.6 months

Median Duration

I Outcomes

Case Outcomes — General District Court

How 168 General District Court cases in Franklin County were resolved in 2025. This is where most Larceny / Theft cases start.

Exhibit · Case-outcome distribution

54.9%

38.5%

Dismissed by judge 6.6% (n=8) Dropped by prosecutor (nolle prosequi) 54.9% (n=67) Guilty Plea 38.5% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

Largest outcomeDropped by prosecutor — 54.9% of 122 resolved cases.

Source: 168 General District Court records, Franklin County, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Exhibit · How Franklin County compares

Dismissal rates for Larceny / Theft in this and peer jurisdictions, 2025. Peers are the highest-volume neighboring jurisdictions in the same region.

Franklin CountyThis page 61.5% 198 cases

Montgomery County 42.8% 804 cases Roanoke City 55.5% 709 cases Roanoke County 48.7% 703 cases Pulaski County 38.6% 404 cases

Statewide average 53.7% all Virginia

Click any peer for its full record. Bar lengths are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Filed in Franklin County General District Court? See the full General District Court record — charge mix, judges, and officer activity.

If your case goes to Circuit Court · 30 Larceny / Theft cases in 2025

A small share of Larceny / Theft cases in Franklin County are heard in Circuit Court — typically jury trials, felonies, or appeals from General District Court. Outcomes look different at this level.

25.0%

70.0%

Dismissed 5.0% (n=1) Nolle prosequi 25.0% (n=5) Guilty Plea 70.0% Found Guilty 0.0% Acquitted 0.0%

VCF Sentencing Outcome Index

Outcomes for 56 convicted cases in Franklin County General District Court (2025-2026).

Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted

23.2%

Received Active Jail

Median suppressed (N<30)

▼ vs 40.7% statewide

These figures describe outcomes for cases that ended in conviction in Franklin County General District Court. They do not predict any individual case outcome. See methodology for definitions and suppression rules.

Charge Reductions

When the original charge is amended to a lesser offense, usually through negotiation between the attorney and prosecutor.

Exhibit · Charge-reduction patterns

7.1% of Larceny / Theft cases
in Franklin County are reduced

12 cases had their charge amended to a lesser offense.

Most common reductions

Larceny / Theft Petit Larceny

4 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Rec/Buy Stolen Goods >$1000

4 cases · 33.3% of reductions

Larceny / Theft Trespass After Forbidden

2 cases · 16.7% of reductions

Case Duration

Time from filing to final disposition — half of cases resolve faster than the median.

Exhibit · Case duration

Fastest 25% 2.0 months

Median 2.6 months

Slowest 25% 4.8 months

Defense Attorneys with Larceny / Theft Cases in Franklin County

Attorneys whose primary jurisdiction is Franklin County and who appeared as defense counsel of record on Larceny / Theft cases in 2025. Listed by case count.

Brian Mangano 10 of 175 total C Holland; Iii Perdue 7 of 266 total C Furrow 6 of 39 total Carolyn Furrow 5 of 256 total Chris Keller 4 of 61 total Carolyn H Furrow 3 of 109 total Will Davis 3 of 57 total D Spencer 3 of 49 total Edward Cooley 3 of 30 total Holland Perdue 2 of 187 total

Counts are each attorney's full 2025 caseload statewide. Click any name for their jurisdiction + outcome breakdown.

All Virginia defense attorneys

Commonwealth's Attorney Office — Franklin County

2,064 circuit court filings prosecuted by the Franklin County Commonwealth's Attorney in 2025. Office-level data — direct-indictment rate, disposition mix, trial activity. View office records →

III Background

Arresting Officers — Dismissal Rates

Officers whose Larceny / Theft arrests in Franklin County are dismissed most frequently. Minimum 10 cases.

Inv E L; Rmpd Hodges 86.1% 39 cases

Ranking shows officers in this jurisdiction with the highest Larceny / Theft dismissal rates (minimum 10 cases). Click any name for their full record.

All arresting officers in Franklin County

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your case.

What's the difference between General District Court and Circuit Court?

In Virginia, most Larceny / Theft cases start in General District Court — that's where the 168 cases shown above were heard. Cases can move to Circuit Court for jury trials, felony indictments, or appeals from District Court. 30 Larceny / Theft cases were heard in Franklin County Circuit Court in 2025, where 30.0% were dismissed and 70.0% resulted in conviction.

Can a Larceny / Theft charge be reduced to something lesser?

7.1% of Larceny / Theft cases in Franklin County were amended to a lesser charge in 2025. The most common reduction was to Petit Larceny (4 cases), followed by Rec/Buy Stolen Goods >$1000 (4 cases). Whether a reduction is available depends on the specifics of the case and is typically negotiated between the defense attorney and the prosecutor.

How does Franklin County compare to other Virginia courts?

Franklin County has a 61.5% dismissal rate for Larceny / Theft cases. Outcomes vary significantly across Virginia courts. View the Larceny / Theft overview to compare dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines across every jurisdiction.

Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?

All figures on this page come from Virginia's public Case Information System (CIS) and District Court system, calendar year 2025 onward. The dataset is refreshed quarterly. See methodology for definitions, denominators, and known coverage gaps.

Cite this page

VirginiaCourtFile.com (2026). Larceny / Theft Outcomes — Franklin County, Virginia. Based on 198 public court records, 2025; last updated May 2, 2026. https://www.virginiacourtfile.com/charges/larceny-theft/franklin-county

Other Charges in Franklin County

Drug Possession

451 cases · 46.4% dismissed

Driving Suspended

330 cases · 35.6% dismissed

DUI / DWI

181 cases · 9.7% dismissed

Public Intoxication

167 cases · 36.4% dismissed